Carbon Footprint Comparison Tool

Compare the carbon footprints of different activities, products, and lifestyle choices side-by-side. All data based on EPA 2024 and verified sources.

Food Comparisons

Beef (8oz serving)

27 kg CO₂

Equivalent to driving 66 miles

Chicken (8oz serving)

2.7 kg CO₂

Equivalent to driving 6.6 miles

Lentils (8oz serving)

0.5 kg CO₂

Equivalent to driving 1.2 miles

Transportation Comparisons

Mode CO₂ per mile CO₂ per 100 miles Notes
Car (25 MPG) 0.36 kg 36 kg Average US vehicle
Bus 0.089 kg 8.9 kg Per passenger
Train 0.041 kg 4.1 kg Per passenger
Flying (short haul) 0.255 kg 25.5 kg Economy class
Bike/Walk 0 kg 0 kg Zero emissions

Energy Comparisons

Coal Power

1.0 kg CO₂/kWh

Natural Gas

0.4 kg CO₂/kWh

Solar Power

0.05 kg CO₂/kWh

Including manufacturing

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